I think some of you are missing key points. Nearly half of the work force is now 35 and under. That crowd embraces DEI. Companies like AZ are running out of cheap labor of white 30+ year old/rednecks to work the counter and floor. Labor shortage is real.
I'm a white mature worker at a university. I'm pretty conservative on most issues. Much of the DEI stuff at the U level is generally common sense stuff about being kind and respectful to women, gays, trans, and other minorities. As a conservative Christian, much of what they teach is actually pretty much how I would surmise Jesus would teach us.
In any organization, new hires are pretty much +- a few years of 28 with very little actual experience and very little experience left to mentor them. That is that part that is really scary.
Working for my university is frustrating from having co workers not able to carry their weight or take on new tasks beyond their academic training. However, administration is much much much more fun to work for. Just plain out nicer and more respectful.
My thoughts which I know will threaten some of you. The ag industry is becoming saturated with 20 something blonde haired B Bops with no and I mean no ag experience (a number of really large young people as well that physically walk across a field) and becoming managers with no management training.
I've decided to make the most of it and help train younger workers. Frustrated at times...heck yes. Getting used to not having to work as hard...I'm getting used to it. Not having to put up with Baby Boomer arrogance and difficult condescending attitudes? Sure. jDo I miss working around highly competent people? yes. However, I prefer the current work environment, but I do have concerns about the future and America's get it done attitude.